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Dr. Rafael Vega, MD

Neurosurgery
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rafael Vega, MD

Dr. Rafael Vega, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 12 years of experience. They graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Med and is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Dr. Vega works at BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, Boston, MA in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Vega's Office Locations

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    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
    110 Francis St Ste 3B, Boston, MA 02215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 632-7246

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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    About Dr. Rafael Vega, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurosurgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1962795336
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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    Residency
    • Virginia Commonwealth University-Medical College Of Virginia
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    Medical Education
    • University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Med
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    Dr. Rafael Vega, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vega is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Vega has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Vega works at BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, Boston, MA in Boston, MA. View the full address on Dr. Vega’s profile.

    Dr. Vega has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vega on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Vega. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vega.

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